Combination cushion and support pad



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COMBINATION CUSHION AND SUPPORT PAD Sept; 12, 195o` Filed Dec. 3l! 1946Sept. l2, 1950 G. w. MGHENRY 2,522,185

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Patented Sept. l2, 1950 George W. McHenry, Pomona, Calif.

. Application December 31, 1946, Serial No. 719,529

This invention relatesto folding pads and foot rests for motor vehiclesand in particular the 5 claims. (o1. 155-165) combination of a-pluralityof folding elements `with an elongated bag adapted to carry blankets,raincoats, and the like, as a, lling therefor, and which may be foldedto form a back rest on the seat, seat elevating means, or a leg or footrest, or the device may be removed and used as a cushion for footballgames and the like.

Folding cushions have been provided for porch seats and swings, cots,beach mats, and the like, but these do not include partially rigidelements adapted to support the pads for foot rests and the like, andthe cushions are not adapted for holding blankets, raincoats, `and thelike. With these thoughts Vin mind this invention contemplates thecombination with a plurality of folding panels, a long bag with one endclosed by snap fasteners or the like, in which articles that may be usedon a trip, or ata game, picnicror the like, may be stored `and readilycarried. K

The purpose of the invention `is to provide a folding combination pad in'which the elements thereof may be carried in one hand by handles at theends thereof which contains cushioning and supporting elements so thatit may be used on the fioor of a' .motor vehicle to accommodate persons`with comparatively Short legs, or used on the seat to raise theelevation thereof for children, or used as a back rest, or usedindependently as a cushion. I

For some uses, particularly for a person with an injured limb, it isdesir-able to bridge over the space in front of a seat of a motorvehicle in order to support thelimb with comfort and for this reason theinvention includes a folding pad having hinged elements adapted to foldin one direction, which will not fold in an inverted position so thattheelements may be positioned to form a support or bridge.

The object of the invention is, therefore, to

provide a combination pad having rigid and cushion elements which may befolded to various positions and used for various purposes in combinationwith a motor vehicle.

Another object is to provide a foldable portable cushion and supportingdevice which is also adapted to contain articles such as blankets,raincoats and the like.

Another object of the invention is to provide supporting means in afolding cushion so that it may be used in an emergency to support aninjured limb in a motor vehicle or as a back rest at a game or on abeach or the like.

A further object of the invention is to provide a folding supportingcushion for use in motor vehicles and the like which is of va, simpleand economical construction.

With these and other objects in View the invention embodies, a pluralityof hinged panels, and an elongated `bag having cushioning elementstherein, in which the cushioning elements may be removable and adaptedfor use independent of the device, and the bag is removably attached tothe panels.l

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear from thefollowing description taken in connection with the drawings, wherein:

Figure l is a View showing a side elevation of the combination pad withparts broken away showing sections through the elements, and partsindicated in dotted lines in their partly folded positions.`

Figure 2 is a plan View of the pad with parts broken away and parts insection in which the lower portion shows the upper cushion pad and theupper portion shows the lower' hinged pad.

Figure 3 is a cross section on line 3 3 of Figure 2 showing an enlargedsection through the ends of the pads with the thickness of the coveringmaterial exaggerated.

Figure 4 is a detail showing a, section through the double hinge jointbetween two of the panels lof the folding pad` Figure 5 indicates asection through a portion of a motor vehicle associated with the frontseat thereof, with parts broken away and parts omit ted, showing the padused as a supporting element in combination with the seat.

Figure 6 is a similar view showing the pad positioned on the floor ofthe vehicle and also associated with the front seat.

Figure 'Tis a similar View showing the pad folded on the floor of thevehicle.

`Figure 8'is a view showing the complete pad folded as it may be used toelevate a seat of a motor vehicle for children or as a foot rest.

Figure 9 is a view showing the pad folded in a position for carrying byhand.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters indicatecorresponding parts the combination folding pad of this inventionincludes a cushion pad Ill and a folding pad having a center panel l2and end panels II and I3, and an open end I4 of the cushion pad I0 isfolded back and engages about the end of the panel I3 and is removablyattached thereto by snaps l5 and I5 as shown in Figure 3.

The cushion pad Il] is formed with a continuous bag of canvas, rayon orthe like, and the end may be open so that blankets, raincoats, and thelike may be placed therein, or it may be filled with suitable fillingmaterial and stitched across at the point I'I shown in Figure 3, andthelled portion may also be provided with a filling nipple I8 having aremovable cap I9. The ends of the pad Il) are provided with handles 29and 2l by which it may be carried as shown in Figure 9.

The folding pad is formed in sections as indicated by the numerals Il, I2, and I3, andthe sections may be formed of soft, rigid, or partiallyrigid or bendable material as may be desired. The

sections or panels l! and l2 are joined by hinges 22 and Z3 wherein theymay bend or fold in either direction and the panels l2 and |13 arejoined by iting the hinged movement between the panels.

The hinges 24 provide means for holdingthe panels I2; and i3 upward toform a bridge as shown in Figure 5 so that it mayY be used to support alimb in an outright position in case of a fracture or injury.

It will therefore be noted that with this combination of cushioning andsupporting pads the device may be used in various positions and forvarious purposes, and is particularly useful for increasing the ridingcomfort of passengers in motop vehicles.

The hinges-and otherelements may be arranged in different positions fordifferent uses and other changes may be made in the design andconstructiony without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is:

1. In the combination of a flexible cushion and support: therefor, saidsupport comprising a center substantially rigid panel, a pair of endpanels, hinges on one side of said center panel connecting one end panelthereto for folding over one side of said center panel, hinges on bothsides of the opposite edge ofsaid' center panel connected to one edge ofthe otherk end panel forY folding said latter end panel over each sideof said center panelV selectively, and' means securinggsaid flexiblecushion on one of said end panels.

2. The combination with a flexible cushion of a folding pad disposed inabutting relation with respect to said cushion and secured thereto, saidfolding pad comprising a center panel, a first end paneldisposed in endto end relation with respect to one end of said center panel and mountedon the latter for swinging movement toward and away from oneside of saidcenter panel, and a second end panel disposed in end` to end relationwith respect to the other end of said center panel and mounted on thelatter for swinging movement toward and away from either of the sides ofsaid center panel.

3. The combination With a flexible cushion. of

a folding pad disposed in abutting relation with respect to saidflexible cushion, said folding pad comprising a center panel, a firstend panel disposed in end to end relation with respect to one end ofsaid center panel and mounted on the latter for swinging movement towardand away from one side of said center panel, a second end panel disposedin end to end relation With respect to the other end of said centerpanel and mounted on the latter for swinging movement toward and awayfrom either of the sides of said center panel, and means carried by saidiiexible cushion and engageable with said first end panel for detachablysecuring said cushion and folding pad together.

4. A1 support comprising a hollow cushion pad having one end open forthe insertion therethrough of various articles of clothing to besupported-within said cushion pad, and a folding pad disposed inabutting relation with respect to said cushion andsecured thereto, saidfolding pad comprising acenter panel, a first end panel disposed'inend.I to end relation with respect tofone end of saidr center panel andmounted on the latter for swinging movement toward and away from oneside of said center panel, and a second end panel disposed in end to endrelation with respect to the other end of said center panel and mountedon the latter for swinging movement toward4 and away from either of thesides of said center panel.

5. A supportcomprising a hollow cushion pad and a folding pad having oneside face disposed in abutting relation withl respect to said cushionand secured thereto, said folding pad comprising a center panel, a firstend panel disposed in end to end relation with respect to one end ofsaid center panel and mounted on the latter for swing'- ing movementtoward and away from thev abutting side of said center panel, and asecond end panel disposed in end to end relation with respect to theother end of said center panel and mounted on the latter for swingingmovement toward and away from the abutting and non-abutting sides ofsaid center panel.

GEORGE W. MCHENRY.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file ofthis patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 78,304 Martin May 26, 1863244,529 Beggs July 19, 1881 866,316 Watson Sept. 17, 1907 1,297,537Brungard Mar. 18, 1919 1,891,747 Clements Dec. 20, 1932 1,925,358Wittcoif Sept. 5, 1933 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 191,650lGreat Britain Jan. 18, 1923

